This matchup pits a multifunction app with fractional shares against a CFD-focused platform. The tension centers on cost structures, asset access, and regulation across global markets.
Find out which stock broker best suits your investing profile.
Choose if…
Choose Alpari International if you need 24/5 live chat, phone support, and short selling. It also offers advanced charting and MT4/MT5 with EA support for automated equity strategies globally.
Choose if…
Choose Revolut if you prefer real share ownership with fractional shares and top-tier regulation.
Which broker wins for each type of stock trader, based on costs, safety, features, and editorial scoring.
| Editorial score | 3.3/ 5 | 3.8/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Min deposit | $5 | N/A |
| Spreads from | 0 pips | N/A |
| Commission / lot | $6/lot | N/A |
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | Alpari International | Revolut |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, SEC, etc.) | Fail | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Fail | Fail |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS, SIPC) | Fail | Pass |
| Costs | ||
| Commission-free trading | Fail | Pass |
| No deposit fee | — | Pass |
| Features | ||
| Fractional shares | Fail | Pass |
| Dividend reinvestment (DRIP) | Fail | Fail |
| Extended hours trading | Fail | Fail |
| IPO access | Fail | Fail |
| Short selling | Pass | Fail |
| Stock screener tool | Fail | Fail |
| Support | ||
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Pass | Fail |
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Fail |
| Phone support | Pass | Fail |
Revolut rates 3.8/5 versus 3.3/5 for Alpari International. Revolut edges ahead on our composite score, though both brokers meet a reasonable standard for most traders.
Alpari International starts from 0. Current spread data is not available for Revolut. Check both brokers' websites for up-to-date spread and commission pricing.
Alpari International requires $5. Minimum deposit information is not currently available for Revolut.
Revolut holds top-tier regulation (FCA, CBI), providing stronger investor protections. Alpari International may be regulated but does not hold top-tier status in our data. Verify regulatory status on each regulator's public register before depositing funds.
Minimum deposit and negative balance protection data are not confirmed for this pair. Revolut holds top-tier regulatory status, which provides a stronger safety baseline for newer traders. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources on each broker's site.
Alpari International lists maximum leverage of 1000:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
Alpari International charges $6 per trade on commission-based accounts. Commission details for Revolut are not currently available. Check their website for up-to-date pricing. Stock commissions may be charged as a flat rate per trade or per share; confirm the exact structure on each broker's website.
Alpari International supports MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, while Revolut supports Proprietary Web/Mobile. Alpari International has exclusive access to MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. Revolut has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile.
Revolut offers commission-free stock trading while Alpari International does not according to our data. Commission-free trading can reduce costs for frequent traders. Always confirm the current fee structure directly on each broker's website.
Revolut scores higher on investor protection criteria, with compensation scheme coverage and segregated client funds. For stock investors, confirming compensation scheme coverage ensures your assets are protected up to a defined limit if the broker becomes insolvent.
Revolut wins for low cost trading thanks to commission-free trades on premium plans.
Revolut wins for safety & regulation with FCA oversight and FSCS protection.
Revolut wins for long-term investors with real ownership and fractional shares.
Alpari wins for active traders with MT4/MT5 and EA support.
Revolut wins for beginners due to one-app access to banking and investing.
Alpari wins for global market access with five exchanges.
| 0.6 pips |
| N/A |
| Inactivity fee | None | None |
|---|
| Deposit fee | Free | Free |
|---|
| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNetellerWebMoneyCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardApple PayGoogle Pay |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerWebMoneyCrypto | Bank transferCredit card |
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| Withdrawal fee | Free | Free (standard plan); subject to fair use policy |
|---|
| Commission-free | No | Yes |
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| Fractional shares | No | Yes |
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| Dividend reinvestment | No | No |
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| Extended hours | No | No |
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| IPO access | No | No |
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| Short selling | Yes | No |
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| Regulators | FSCA FSC | FCA CBI |
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| Platforms | MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4 | Proprietary Web/Mobile |
|---|
| Active bonuses | None | 2 offers |
|---|
Revolut edges Alpari International on editorial score, supported by top-tier regulation and real share ownership.
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